EAST HIGH SCHOOL

1924 VAN BRUNT BLVD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64127

1,155 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

East High School, located on Van Brunt Boulevard in Kansas City, Missouri, is a historic institution that has served the local community for generations. As a key part of the Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) district, the school is known for its distinctive architectural presence and its deep roots in the city’s urban core. It functions as a comprehensive high school, offering a diverse range of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and athletic opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness.

Beyond its academic curriculum, East High School is characterized by a culturally vibrant and diverse student body. The school frequently emphasizes community involvement and global perspectives, reflecting the evolving demographic landscape of Northeast Kansas City. By fostering a learning environment that prioritizes inclusivity and student growth, East High strives to provide its scholars with the tools necessary to succeed in a modern, interconnected world while maintaining a strong sense of school spirit and neighborhood pride.

1,155

Total Students

73.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EAST HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	628
Black	395
Asian	71
Two or More	10
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
628 (54.4%)
Black
395 (34.2%)
Asian
71 (6.1%)
White
44 (3.8%)
Two or More
10 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	KANSAS CITY 33
Phone:	(816)418-3125
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,155
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,155
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 314

Grade 10 336

Grade 11 261

Grade 12 244